Police
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Thomaston Police Department to serve and protect its citizens and visitors with professionalism and respect while providing outstanding police services in accordance with the law in a fair and impartial manner.
On behalf of the City of Thomaston and the Thomaston Police Department, welcome to our website. The site is designed to inform citizens and visitors alike about the services the police department provides to our community. We encourage you to use the site as an additional contact source of information and contact with the department.
The Thomaston Police Department is a full-service agency serving the residents and visitors of Thomaston, Georgia. The department has an authorized strength of 30 sworn police officers and 5 civilian employees. The police department is organized into three divisions; the Office of Professional Standards (OPS), Uniform Patrol Division (UPD), and the Criminal Investigations Division (CID). The police department also operates a K-9 Unit, provides Animal Control services, and participates in a Multi-jurisdictional Drug Task Force.
Online Payments
To pay fines please go to the Thomaston Payments website.
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UNIFORM PATROL DIVISION (UPD)
The most visible division of the department is the Uniform Patrol Division (UPD). The division consists of four shifts, and each shift is supervised by a Sergeant. UPD provides 24 hour law enforcement services to the citizens and visitors of Thomaston. Patrol officers are the initial responders to a wide range of calls for services. They conduct preliminary criminal and traffic accident investigations; enforce criminal and traffic laws as well as ordinances enacted by the City of Thomaston. UPD officers also assist citizens with medical and social problems through crisis intervention and or referrals to other state or county agencies.
Additional responsibilities may include holiday enforcement details, community event security and traffic control, funeral escorts, attendance at job fairs and related community events, and managing school crossing assignments.
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
The Office of Professional Standards is tasked with maintaining the integrity and professionalism of the Thomaston Police Department. The office works under the Office of the Chief and is responsible for the following duties:
- Recruiting and hiring
- Training
- Field Training Officer Program
- Internal affairs
- Policy and procedure development/review
- Certification management
- Department budgeting
- Equipment management and procurement
- Internal audits/reviews
- Crime analysis
- Grant management
OPS Staff
Major Sidney Corley is a 20 year veteran of the United States Air-Force. He began his Law Enforcement career with the City of Thomaston in 2006 as a police officer graduating at the top of his academy class. In 2009 he left for two years returning to a civilian position with the United States Air-Force. In 2011 he re-joined that Thomaston Police Department. Major Corley holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and is a P.O.S.T. Certified Instructor. Additional P.O.S.T. certifications include Managerial, Supervisory, Advanced, Intermediate, Field Training Officer, Radar, Lidar and Basic Law Enforcement. During his career with Thomaston he has served in Uniformed Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations Division, Training, Evidence and Office of Professional Standards where he is currently assigned.
SUPPORT SERVICES UNIT
The Thomaston Police Department Support Services Unit (records) is a Sub-Division of the Criminal Investigations Divisions. Support Services is responsible for processing and maintaining reports and associated documents as mandated by the State of Georgia, as well as disseminating records to the public and to appropriate State agencies for judicial processing and statistical data collection.
Support Services Staff
Lieutenant Jeffery Little has been with the Thomaston Police Department since 1994, 25 years. He is a Field Training Officer, General Instructor and has training in Management, Supervision, Crisis Intervention and is one of the founders of the Thomaston Police Department Youth Awareness Basketball Tournament. During his time with the Thomaston Police Department he has worked as a patrolman for each shift and a shift supervisor for each shift. He has worked in the Criminal Investigation Division as an Investigator (Completed Criminal Investigation and Internal Investigation Training). He was promoted to Lieutenant in 2016 and worked in the Office of the Chief and currently is assigned as the supervisor over the Support Services Unit.
Wanda Jordan joined the Thomaston Police Department in July of 1988. With over 31 years of service she is the longest tenured employee of the Thomaston Police Department. Ms. Jordan is GCIC certified (Georgia Criminal Information Center) by the Georgia Bureau of Investigations and is the department’s Primary TAC (Terminal Agency Coordinator) operator. She is responsible for all NCIC/GCIC daily operations and ensuring that all PD staff maintains their certifications for GCIC entry/inquiry. Ms. Jordan has over a 1000 hours of state certified training in GCIC operations. In addition to these duties Ms. Jordan is the department receptionist and assists citizens on a daily basis with obtaining reports and other customer care issues.
Candice Chatman has been employed with the Thomaston Police Department for over five years. She is currently part of the Support Services Unit where she serves as a Chief Clerk for the City of Thomaston Municipal Court. She has earned diplomas in Criminal Justice from both Fort Valley State University and Griffin Technical College. She has also completed a Business Office Technology certification from Flint River Technical College. In 2017 Candice completed her GCIC (Georgia Criminal Information Center) certification through the Georgia Bureau of Investigations and is also the certified TAC (Terminal Agency Coordinator) operator for City Court. In addition to her certifications she has completed Municipal Court Judicial Education training, Court Clerk training, court software training and NCJ for Alcohol and Liquor licensing. In addition to her duties at the Police Department Candice serves on the City of Thomaston Main Street Board and helps coordinate the Police Department's annual Youth Awareness Basketball Tournament.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF
Chief Mike Richardson has been in Law Enforcement for 21 years. He started his career with the City of Griffin Police Department in 1998 where he served for 17 years. During his time in Griffin he served in the Uniform Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations Division, Commanded the Special Investigations Unit (Narcotics), and served as the Public Information Officer. Chief Richardson joined the Thomaston Police Department in January of 2016 when he was appointed as Chief of Police. Chief Richardson possess eight P.O.S.T. certifications to include; Basic Law Enforcement, Radar/Lidar, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervision, Management, Executive, and General Instructor certifications. Chief Richardson is also a graduate of the Georgia Command College, Columbus State University Professional Management Program and FBI GLEEDS (Gateway Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar). In 2019 he was selected as a member of the 27th Delegation to Israel as part of the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange (GILEE). As a member of the delegation he spent two weeks training in Israel with the Israeli National Police Force. Chief Richardson holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Management from Lee University and a Master’s in Public Administration from Columbus State University. He also serves on the Mt. Gap Church administrative council and the youth ministries council. He has been happily married for 22 years, and the father of four wonderful children. |
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Mike Richardson
Police Chief
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Police Department
Physical Address
1100 Barnesville Street
Thomaston, GA 30286
Phone: 706-647-5455Fax: 706-648-6557Emergency Phone: 911
After Hours (Non-Emergency): 706-646-7912